Botany-Cell Cycle Phases
NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What is the inactive stage of the cell cycle called, where cells remain metabolically active but do not divide?
A
G0 phase
B
G1 phase
C
S phase
D
M phase
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The inactive stage of the cell cycle is referred to as the quiescent stage or G0 phase, where cells remain metabolically active but exit division. This is described in the NCERT context where it mentions that some cells do not exhibit division and enter the G0 phase.
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